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KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

DALLAS, TEXAS…May 6, 2026…Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) today reported a net loss of $4.8 million, or $.04 per share, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $18.1 million, or $.16 per share, in the first quarter of 2025. Net income decreased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower income from operations as a result of lower average TiO2 selling prices and lower production volumes, partially offset by higher sales volumes and lower production costs driven primarily by cost reduction initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025 to structurally realign our operations, as well as lower raw material and energy costs. Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates.

Net sales of $509.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 were $20.0 million, or 4%, higher than in the first quarter of 2025. Net sales increased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the effects of higher sales volumes in our North American, Latin American and export markets and the favorable impact of changes in currency exchange rates (primarily the euro), which we estimate increased our net sales by approximately $30 million. These increases were partially offset by lower sales volumes in our European market and lower average TiO2 selling prices. We started 2026 with average TiO2 selling prices lower than at the beginning of 2025; however, our average TiO2 selling prices increased 2% during the first quarter of 2026 as we work to recover pricing lost during 2025. The table at the end of this press release shows how each of these items impacted net sales.

Our TiO2 segment profit (see description of non-GAAP information below) was $15.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $41.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Segment profit decreased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the effects of lower average TiO2 selling prices, lower production volumes, and the unfavorable impact of changes in currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher sales volumes and lower production costs. Lower production costs benefited in part from cost reduction initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025, including workforce reductions and other measures, which were designed to permanently improve our cost structure and enable more efficient operation of our facilities at lower production rates for extended periods. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates (primarily the euro) decreased our segment profit by approximately $6 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Our net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes and depreciation and amortization expense (EBITDA) (see description of non-GAAP information below) in the first quarter of 2026 was $27.7 million compared to EBITDA of $51.2 million in the first quarter of 2025.

“The fourth quarter of 2025 reflected the difficult actions we took to structurally realign our operations, which contributed to a segment loss of $59.4 million and negative EBITDA in that period,” said Brian W. Christian, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Those actions, together with several other strategic initiatives, were designed to permanently improve our cost structure, and we are encouraged by the $74.5 million sequential improvement in segment profit in the first quarter as these actions begin to benefit our results. We remain focused on executing our pricing and cost initiatives to drive further improvement.”

Our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026 includes an income tax expense of $2.0 million ($.02 per share) to recognize an uncertain tax position related to a German tax audit.

The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management's beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in

such forward-looking statements. While it is not possible to identify all factors, we continue to face many risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following:

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●Future supply and demand for our products;

●Our ability to realize expected cost savings from strategic and operational initiatives;

●Our ability to integrate acquisitions into our operations and realize expecte

KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC._March 9, 2026 false000125764000012576402026-03-092026-03-09 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 9, 2026 ​

KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​

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Delaware ​ ​ ​ 1-31763 ​ ​ ​ 76-0294959

(State or other jurisdiction of ​ (Commission ​ (IRS Employer

incorporation) ​ File Number) ​ Identification No.)

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5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 75240-2620 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

​ ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

​ ☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

​ ☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

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Title of each class ​ ​ ​ Trading Symbol(s) ​ ​ ​ Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock ​ KRO ​ New York Stock Exchange ​

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on March 9, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to the current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits ​

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99.1 ​ Press Release, dated March 9, 2026, issued by the registrant.

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104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.

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Date: March 9, 2026 By: /s/ Bradley E. Troutman

​ ​ Bradley E. Troutman,

​ ​ Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 6, 2025 ​

KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​

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Delaware

1-31763

76-0294959

(State or other jurisdiction of ​ (Commission ​ (IRS Employer

incorporation) ​ File Number) ​ Identification No.)

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5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 75240-2620 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

​ ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

​ ☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

​ ☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

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Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock ​ KRO ​ New York Stock Exchange ​

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on November 6, 2025, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to the current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits ​

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99.1 ​ Press Release, dated November 6, 2025, issued by the registrant.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.

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Date: November 6, 2025 By: /s/ Bradley E. Troutman

​ ​ Bradley E. Troutman,

​ ​ Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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